Unix Services

Osiris – Host Integrity Monitoring

Host Integrity Monitoring is a service provided by Unix Services
to insure adherence to established security policies at BNL. Osiris
is a monitoring system that periodically monitors a given host for
change. Detailed logs are maintained for changes to files systems,
user and groups, the kernel and additional areas of concern such as
network configuration. If a change is detected, an email is
automatically sent alerting the system manager.

Osiris is currently available for the following platforms: Windows (NT/2000/2003/XP) and common
Linux/UNIX based systems such as Redhat Enterprise Linux, Debian, Mac OS X and AIX, IRIX
and Solaris.

Deploying Osiris

To take advantage of this service, simply submit a request to
UNIX Services via the help desk.

A UNIX Services representative will provide you with a scan agent
and assist you with its deployment.

The scan agent is a lightweight daemon that periodically collects
information from its host environment and securely transmits the
data to the master console.

Osiris Resources

Documentation about Osiris is available at the Osiris project's
website, as well as in white papers and books:

To reach ITD Unix Services for any support issues, please contact the
ITD Helpdesk via email (itdhelp@bnl.gov)
or call x5522. In any communications, please include the name of the
machine(s) in question, as well as their operating system, software package
and other relevant information which will allow ITD to help you more
effectively.

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